Reviews

Review: Recounting the revolution
Two recently republished memoirs illustrate the divergence of experiences during the Indonesian Revolution
The Earth Dance
Lontar Modern Indonesia Fiction Series
Review: Kartini’s complete legacy
Bringing Kartini’s entire anthology of writings together for the first time reveals the depths of her pioneering influence
Rev. Mery Kolimon: ‘The Indonesian Churches did not protect the victims of 1965’ - Willem van Gent
Reverend Mery Kolimon, researcher and advocate working on the 1965 killings in Eastern Indonesia, has a personal connection to this piece of history
President Sukarno with PKI Secretary General DN Aidit at an anniversary celebration for the PKI, 23 May 1965  -  Howard Sochurek
A memoir by a former army officer offers insights into Suharto’s moves in October 1965
Man Tiger Cover Image
Longlisted for the prestigious Man Booker International Prize Eka Kurniawan’s novel signals the birth of a sophisticated crime noir genre in Indonesian literature
source: Scott Merrillees
A series of illustrated books offers a visual journey through the history of Jakarta and brings back vivid memories